In this interview, Archbishop Stephen Hero talks with Tim Spelliscy about returning to Edmonton as its eighth Archbishop—a personal homecoming to the archdiocese where his vocation began.
Formerly Bishop of Prince Albert, he was installed on Jan. 23, 2026, reconnecting with the community that shaped his faith. Now leading the Archdiocese, he emphasizes humble, listening-centered leadership, fostering collaboration, guiding faith, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
His tenure begins with a “burning desire” to serve, continuing a journey that comes full circle in the city that first formed him.
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